Live casino solutions providers have been busy lately trying to offer casino classics with more exciting features.

On the other hand, Blackjack players have been trying to beat the game using the perfect strategies ever since. NetEnt Live has some great news for all Blackjack enthusiasts, and it comes in the form of Perfect Blackjack, a new take on the popular game that allows players to learn the perfect strategy. Stay with us and learn all you should know about it.

Perfect Blackjack Rules and Gameplay

In 2019, the Swedish developer came up with an industry-first live dealer Blackjack variant offering a high RTP of 99.5%. Perfect Blackjack was developed and launched with Grosvenor Casino, run by one of the biggest UK casino operators, the Rank Group. According to the provider, the game deals an ideal hand to the player every time. It provides them with an opportunity to follow and learn the optimal Blackjack strategy.

The game uses 8 card decks and is played according to European Blackjack rules. That means that the dealer receives their second card only when all the players have completed their hands. What makes this game unique is the fact that once you place your bet and get the cards, you don’t have to make any more moves. The dealer completes the round according to the perfect strategy. Other rules include the dealer standing on all 17s and hitting on all 16s. A natural pays 3:2.

Another unique feature Perfect Blackjack introduces is an option that allows players to preselect whether they want to auto-split or double down. It will also be done according to the perfect Blackjack strategy. Although the game displays three seats only, the table can be joined by an unlimited number of players.

 Side Bets

When it comes to side bets, NetEnt Perfect Blackjack is pretty standard. It offers two basic optional wagers – Perfect Pairs and 21+3. They function as in other Blackjack games, so the former pays when your first two cards form a pair. It can be mixed, coloured or so-called perfect pair. The top payout you can win with the Perfect Pairs side bet is 30:1.

As for 21+3, it is based on three cards, your initial two cards and the dealer’s face-up card. To win with this side bet, you need to create a 3-card poker hand, from a flush to suited 3 of a kind. The prizes range from 5:1 for a flush up to 100:1 on suited 3 of a kind. Both side bets are entirely optional, and you don’t have to play them if you don’t want to.

How to Play Perfect Blackjack

Once you join the table, you will see three positions where you can place your bets. You can play a single hand or all three at once. You have 10 seconds to place your main bet and decide whether you will go for any of side bets. Also, the Auto Split and Auto Double Down options will be displayed, allowing you to use them for that round if you want.

After you have placed your bet, you will watch the show with the dealer applying the perfect strategy. That means that the dealer will stand, hit, double down or split a pair if the perfect strategy tells them to do so. All you have to do is watch the game and learn the moves. If you beat the dealer with a better hand, you will receive a 1:1 payout. If you create a natural, you are granted 3:2.

Perfect Blackjack Strategy

We have to be honest with you: there is no strategy for Perfect Blackjack. The player’s moves come down to selecting a stake and deciding whether they will play side bets and using the Auto Split and Auto Double Down options. However, none of these can affect the outcome of the game mostly. What we want to say is that when it comes to the main game, the dealer completes all the work for you, so you don’t have to think about whether you will hit or stand.

When played according to the perfect strategy, this game has a house edge of 0.50% only. The good news is that it is indeed played according to the ideal strategy. However, if you are a Blackjack newbie, you may find it challenging to follow what happens at the table as there is no commentary coming from the dealer. That’s why you should not start playing Perfect Blackjack if you have never played the game of Blackjack before. After all, it can be played with real money only, so your strategy should focus on how much you wager per hand.

Closing Thoughts

This is a fast-paced Blackjack variant coming with a twist we never knew we needed. Those players who like the game because it offers them an opportunity to affect its outcome by making decisions may be disappointed by the fact that they won’t be able to do it here. On the other hand, those who are still new to the game of Blackjack may appreciate the fact that the dealer completes the moves for them.

When playing NetEnt Live Perfect Blackjack, your decisions come down to selecting a bet value and whether you want to auto-split or double down your cards, again according to the optimal strategy. What we like about it is that you don’t have to wait for an empty seat. You can join the table whenever you want.

If you like fast-paced games, you will want to learn that each round of Perfect Blackjack lasts around 30 seconds, meaning that you can play more rounds per hour than with any other live dealer Blackjack variant. Yet, if you are new to the game of Blackjack, you should consider playing RNG-powered games in the demo mode first.